Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst Location:

Chester, SC Duration:

Permanent Job Description:

The Financial Analyst, Plant Finance partners with plant management and regional finance leadership to deliver financial insights, support accurate reporting, and contribute to operational efficiency. This role supports key aspects of the month-end close, plant financial analysis, and reporting processes, while building strong relationships with plant leadership and operations teams. The Financial Analyst plays an important role in ensuring the accuracy of plant financial results and continues to develop analytical and business partnering skills within a manufacturing environment. Benefits Competitive salary - Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability RRSP Match / 401k Match Paid Vacation Floating Days Employee Assistance Program Employee Engagement Events Awards and Recognition Tuition reimbursement Service Awards Employee Perks & Discounts Job Responsibilities Month-End Close & Reporting Support pre-close and month-end close activities for assigned plants, including inventory counts, journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Prepare monthly and quarterly operating statements with supporting analysis and commentary for review by senior finance leadership. Assist with cost accuracy by validating Bills of Material (BOM) and raw material usage data. Support the development, analysis, and reporting of manufacturing product costs. Operational & Business Partnering Partner with plant management by providing financial analysis and insights to support decision-making. Correlate operational data (e.g., production metrics, scrap, yields) with financial results to identify opportunities for improvement. Develop and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and support ongoing refinement as business needs evolve. Monitor compliance with plant processes and escalate issues to appropriate partners as needed. Build effective working relationships with plant staff through regular interaction and periodic onsite visits. Planning & Forecasting Support the annual planning and forecasting process, including data gathering, scenario modeling, and variance analysis. Track performance against plan and forecast and assist in explaining drivers of performance. Additional Responsibilities Participate in ad hoc analysis and cross-functional projects as assigned. Continue to develop understanding of plant operations, costing methodologies, and financial processes. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting; MBA preferred. CPA, CMA, or equivalent designation preferred or in progress. 3-5+ years of progressive financial analysis or accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. Working knowledge of cost accounting, management accounting, and budgeting concepts. Understanding of accounting standards (IFRS and/or GAAP). Proficiency with ERP systems (JDE preferred) and intermediate to advanced Excel skills. Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with finance and operations teams.